Jean-Guy Quenneville

Cheurcheur en Télécom/Informatique (Réseaux sans-fil, 5G et réseau SDN pour réseau électrique) Unité Système numériques

Planification & Architecture des Réseaux IP (Solutions Télécom & Architecture Réseaux) Direction Télécommunications

Brookfield Renewable Power Inc – National System Control Center (NSCC) [2013-14] Lead System Architect—Lead the project of the Backup Control Center implementation in USA. A new failover design approach for the control center operation was required which lead to the implementation of a new control center and along with it's network integration. A new server room was designed and built and all network communications services were reviewed to accommodate the new architecture. The seamless migration of all ongoing telecommunications services was achieved including the reconfiguration of the satellite backup services. This was done in close relationship with the SCADA team to re-engineer all interfaces to system (including externals) and new DMZ security zones. [2013] Network Integration of aquisitions (Whitepines & Windstar). [2012] Network Integration of several acquisitions : Granite (Windfarm) , Tehachapi Windfarms (Coram, AltaWind8, GE and Vestas windfarms) and Smoky Mountain (Hydro-Electric 300MW) project. [2008-2012] Lead System Architect— responsible for the network implementation and related telecommunication activities for two new control centers (USA & Canada) used for energy generation. Lead a team of engineers for deployment and integration of a high-availability communication network. Support for the SCADA system integration and other communications applications.. Participate in the system specification of operation and security features complying with the NERC standards.

Responsible for the design, planning and deployment of the telecom services for 1500 workers at a new construction mine site. Participated in the design of the telecom infrastructure including the planning of the fiber optical network deployment, WiMAX wireless distribution, WiFi access, data and phone distribution, and dedicated radio-mobile satellite service. Participated in the project management, planning, initial budget estimation, and pre-feasibility study.Managed a team of four technicians for the deployment of the systems.Ensured coordination on site for purchasing activities and provided technical support. The BBA team acts as the service operator for all users and contractors on site. - Engineering Design and Support: $2M - Total Implementation Budget: $5M

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Responsible for the planning of the migration and transfer of the primary hosting datacenter from Kahnawake to Isle of Man, UK. Provided technical support and expertise with regard to network and telecommunication infrastructure. Conducted an audit of the hosting facilities, datacentre operation, and network performance monitoring (ISP facilities). Designed high-level architecture for telecommunication and access networks (London, Isle of Man, Montréal). Provided expertise to the existing telecomservice providers. Participated in contract management and service definition with service providers. Construction management and supervision of contractors. Provided specialized expertise in public network failure diagnostic.

Conduct a study for a SCADA communication network infrastructure upgrade pertaining to four hydroelectric stations on the Mississagi River to improve uptime operation. Analysis of existing; physical and logical network scheme; design, configuration and deployment of a new high-availability fiber SONET and MPLS network links. Deployment of ancillary systems (Monitoring , logging system, remote, VPN accesses, satellite & cellular backup link).

Project Engineer for various network/telecom projects at Hydro-Quebec: projects for hydroelectric stations (Manic 5 and LG2) and buildings (Lebourgneuf, Saint-Hyacinthe, Trois-Rivières). Participated in the addition of new telecom equipment for the Chomedey, Berri, Guy, Némiscau and Albanel substations, and the replacement of routers in various distribution centers. Developed an on-line documentation system and advanced software tools to automate engineering tasks. Release an analysis (study) on the new IP-MPLS (Operation) data network realted to its high-availability implementation. Draft architecutre of a ring network using the next-generation SONET transmission.

Responsible for the development and operation of a hosting data server (multi-homed ISP). Managed projects related to the telecommunication infrastructure & server room. Client support related to network and Internet services. Managed a team of four technicians. Design & implement high-availability network architecture (BGP4 to several ISPs). Carried out detailed engineering activities. Provided training to the personnel. Ensured good communication with external suppliers and customer support. Provide a complete and advanced problem-isolation technique. Provided expertise on security counter-measures. Managed the development of specialized supervision software tools.

ATM and LAN Engineering Manager —Led the development and deployment of ATM and transparent LAN data services within the engineering department. Organized and conducted product evaluation and selection of suppliers’ equipment. Participated in the elaboration of testing and installation standards for the ATM network.Led an engineering team for the deployment and operation of the ATM/LAN network and services.Provided expertise on FORE systems, Cabletron, Newbridge and other products.Designed a network using wirespeed and different specialized IP protocols.Implemented the Vidéotron ATM and TLS network for the Marie-Victorin, des Patriotes, des Découvreurs and des Draveurs school boards.

Responsible for system engineering and operation management during execution of turnkey contracts.Performed work planning and coordination.Responsible for hiring and managing technical staff, and coordinating communication with clients.Provided technical support for specialized telecommunication equipment (RF radio, SONET system, data network, etc.). Prepared and provided training to Hydro-Québec staff members. Developed a tool to manage TBOS alarms.Provided expertise on SONET equipment, T1 numerical signal transport technologies, numerical and analogical radios and related test equipment, as well as technical and practical standards for Hydro-Québec server rooms.Managed projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Electrical Engineering, Computer specialization